Keep a list handy of tasks that you can complete in 15 minutes or less, Maria Tabaka writes. Tackle them when you have small chunks of time in between your other daily responsibilities. Inc. online (free registration) (3/13) How to have a better relationship with your boss Employees are responsible for building strong relationships with managers but often fall for misconceptions about behavior, RainmakerThinking CEO Bruce Tulgan writes. Tulgan details 10 myths that stifle these relationships, including hiding errors and problems to avoid trouble. TrainingMag.com (3/13)
Making the Connection
Should you talk through Slack or email? It's best to use instant messaging options like Slack for quick questions and group brainstorming sessions while leaving long messages for email, writes Cale Guthrie Weissman. Email is also the best venue for discussions that require privacy. Fast Company online (3/14)
The Landscape
Experts find drawbacks to carrot-and-stick wellness approach Wellness experts say the carrot-and-stick approach to wellness incentives may be effective short-term, but sustainable success is seen with changing the workplace culture and environment. Joe Ellis at CBIZ does not recommend punishing employees who do not participate in wellness programs but says there can be rewards for people who engage in healthy behaviors. Workforce online (3/13)
Your Next Challenge
Take care of yourself during job searches When you're in the midst of a tough job search, spend part of each day meditating, writes Lisa Quast. Make time for activities that you enjoy and find things to be thankful for, regardless of how your job search is going. Forbes (3/13)
The Water Cooler
Mice can "catch" an itch from another's scratching People feel itchy when they see someone else scratching themselves because the act is socially contagious, research suggests. A study involving mice examined brain activity and the release of the chemical gastrin-releasing peptide when a mouse saw other mice itching. LiveScience.com (3/9),SmithsonianMag.com (3/10)
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